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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates regards flattery is the main point used on what area?
(a) Education.
(b) Sales.
(c) Romance.
(d) Politics.

2. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?
(a) Profitable.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Reputable.
(d) Destructive.

3. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?
(a) Strong people.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Europe.
(d) Lawmakers.

4. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they are flakey.
(b) Because they cannot share.
(c) Because they betray people.
(d) Because they scare people.

5. What does Socrates say friendship, self-control, sharing, and justice maintain order between?
(a) Political parties.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Men, heaven, and earth.
(d) Men and animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates claims the purpose of prose and poetry?

2. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

3. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?

4. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?

5. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?

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